ARTIST: MAXWEL REEDE

Maxwel Reede

Aberdeen Native Maxwel Reede creates colorful, impactful multimedia paintings.

by ANNIE SCOTT

“M y earliest artistic memories include seeing a blank piece of paper and reaching for it," Maxwel said. "I would find excitement in creating anything that came to mind on that paper and from there it grew into painting, and experimenting into other mediums."

Originally born and raised in Aberdeen, Maxwel now studies fine art at Arizona State University. Some areas of interest have been graphic design, painting, drawing, and as of his senior year, sculpting. He’s constantly expanding his skillset and mastering other mediums. Over the years, conceptualizing and using his expression has led him to publicly display his growing artistic talents.

“From an early age, I have grown to enjoy expressing both my identity and freedom through art,” Maxwel said. “That artistic expression ventured into an ever-growing body of work. This work has compelled me to seek a higher education that would enhance and advance my skill set.”

Much of his inspiration has been deeply personal and has come from his internal feelings. “A lot of my inspiration comes from feelings through everyday life. I've also been influenced by external things such as people and even other artists.”

Maxwel has been focusing on paintings, but he has created artwork in many different mediums. His oil and acrylic paintings are accompanied by works created with fabrics, collages, pencils, and other multimedia creations. His work is very contemporary, and the tools he creates with reflect his style.

“I think of how many ways I can alter and create on a canvas" Maxwel said. “There is definitely a moment for each medium as well. Being multidisciplinary in my work is where I expand my creative intuition.”

A LOT OF INSPIRATION COMES FROM EVERYDAY LIFE.”

– MAXWEL REEDE

Local Art Galleries

WEIN GALLERY Presentation College

 1500 North Main Street  605.229.8349  Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM

PRESIDENT’S GALLERY, JFAC GALLERY AND STUDENT CENTER GALLERY Northern State University

 1200 South Jay Street  605.626.7766  President’s Gallery: Mon–Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM, JFAC Gallery: Mon–Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM, Student Center: Mon–Fri 7 AM–4:30 PM and weekends 1–9 PM

LAMONT GALLERY Dacotah Prairie Museum

 21 South Main Street  605.626.7117  Tues–Fri 9 AM–5 PM, Sat and Sun 1–4 PM

ARTWORKS CO-OP GALLERY Uptown Aberdeen

 3315 6th Ave SE Suite #48  605.725.0913  Thurs–Sat 11–6 PM & Sun 12–6 PM or by appointment

JANE WEST GALLERY Capitol Theatre

 415 South Main Street  605.225.2228  Open during events, call ahead for additional hours of operation

ARCC GALLERY Aberdeen Recreation and Cultural Center

 225 3rd Ave SE  605.626.7081  Mon–Thurs 9 AM–8 PM, Fri 9 AM–5 PM and Sat 10 AM–12 PM

RED ROOSTER COFFEE HOUSE GALLERY

 218 South Main Street  605.225.6603  Mon–Thurs 7 AM–7 PM, Fri 7 AM–9 PM and Sat 8 AM–9 PM Sun 9 AM–2 PM

In May of this year, Maxwel put on his first solo exhibition, “Followed By Intuition” at the Art Hacker Gallery in Phoenix, Arizona. He had been invited by the owner and curator to produce his own show. He displayed 17 pieces of art and had an attendance of over 100 people.

The following month, the success of his first show allowed him to bring the exhibition to Aberdeen. Followed By Intuition was held at the Engels Event Co., and he brought 12 pieces with him from Arizona, with 11 of those pieces being acquired by buyers. Both shows brought in large crowds, and Maxwel hasn't slowed his pace yet. He's already creating pieces for more shows that will be held within the next year or so.

One of Maxwel's proudest accomplishments is the recognition that he has seen as well as the way his work has been received in many different communities. Whether it's here in his hometown of Aberdeen or his new peers in Arizona, his work has made a significant impact. "People have taken the messages in my art well, and they understand it. They've given me a lot of feedback that has helped me,” Maxwel said.

 Maxwel exhibited some of his work this past June at a wellattended opening Downtown Aberdeen at Engel Event Co.

After graduation in 2024, Maxwel plans to pursue art full-time and make it his career. "I would love to see more of my work spread around the globe" Maxwel said. "It's a huge goal of mine to have that happen, and I create art for that purpose.” //  You can enjoy viewing his work on his website maxwelscottreede.com.